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WO 201.01 Wind Site Assessor Training

Course Description

Participants in this online/hands-on hybrid course will learn how to perform a site assessment for a small wind system. The course will cover how to evaluate a site’s wind energy potential, determine wind speeds at proposed heights, make a load profile for a client’s energy needs, determine appropriate tower heights, and estimate kWh output for a system based upon wind resources.

To receive a MREA Wind Site Assessor Certificate you will need to perform two practice siteassessments, pass a written test, and pay a $50 exam fee.

Format for this course:

The course will work online July 1-28, 2013, and then face-to-face on August 3-4.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Approximate the load to be met with wind energy

Identify and recommend system placement options

Recommend appropriate tower heights and types

Quantify the wind resource at recommended hub heights

Size a wind system to meet a home or business owner’s electric energy goals

Provide equipment vendor information

Provide a general cost estimate

Know what to include in a wind site assessment report

Recognized CEU's for Licensed Professionals

NABCEP recognizes advanced-level training by ISPQ Accredited training organizations to meet NABCEP CE requirements. MREA is an ISPQ accredited training organization. See www.nabcep.org or contact NABCEP at 800-654-0021 for more details on recertification.